Packaging Driver

Job description

A mutually rewarding experience.

Work. Realize your ambitions. And realize there's more to being in business than just making a profit. That's the Mars philosophy. And the opportunity we offer every one of our Associates. An opportunity to take what you do and make it mean more for you, for those around you and for the planet. What you get here is challenging, interesting work. You get the tools you need to do a great job and you get to have the best possible people on your side to help you do it. And at the same time as getting to find ways to do business better today than we did it yesterday and driving a great career, you also get to build a more enlightened business and drive sustainability.

Because it's never just about a single person, a single project or a single brand. It's about how you can grab everything that's within your reach here and use it to pursue mutual, long-term gain. It's about having ideas. And ideals. Being prepared to risk failure because the promise of success means we'll all be a little better off. It's that mix of integrity and ambition that makes Mars such a special place to work. And why working here is always about more than just a job.

About Mars, Incorporated

Mars is a family-owned business with more than a century of history making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. With almost $35 billion in sales, the company is a global business that produces some of the world's best-loved brands: M&M's®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, UNCLE BEN'S®, MARS DRINKS and COCOAVIA®. Mars also provides veterinary health services that include BANFIELD® Pet Hospitals, Blue Pearl®, VCA® and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire its more than 100,000 Associates to create value for all its partners and deliver growth they are proud of every day.

Position Title: Forklift Operator

Reports To: Line Manager

Segment: Mars Petcare

Family: Plant Operations

Function: Supply

Location: Victorville, California (VIC)

The Role:

This position is responsible for ensuring customer orders and replenishments loads are fulfilled, prepared for shipment and delivered to the appropriate destination in a safe, quality, timely and cost effective manner. This shift based position is the final operation in meeting customer requirements for high quality, damage free, on-time, correctly loaded and accurate (Bill of Lading) deliveries.

Key Responsibilities:

·  Load trailers according to loading specifications and in a manner which delivers product on time (arrives when originally expected) and complete (accurate by item and damage free) as measured by our customers and other receiving destinations.
·  Receive, unload, inspect and correctly warehouse all in-bound shipments (finished goods and materials) using safe procedures while maintaining the quality of all products and using accurate inventory management procedures.
·  Conduct trailer inspections prior to loading trailers for product shipment and after unloading inbound trailers.
·  Operate forklift and highlift equipment to move product from the palletizer and within the warehouse to trailers and various other warehouse locations and operate in a manner maintaining required sanitation levels. Repair and recoup damaged goods as accidentally created during product movement and as required. Follow FIFO principles for finished products.
·  Perform accurate inventory transactions into MARC, VLM, FGS MANMAN, SPEDE or other warehousing systems. Tag pallets from the palletizer and record production, organize warehouse and all warehouse supplies and materials, supply materials to packaging lines, supply and service palletizer equipment.
·  Accurately pick all products for mixed pallets, properly palletize and stretch wrap finished skid.
·  Report or take appropriate action when quality checks do not meet set specifications.
·  Improve operations through individual and group problem solving. Provide leadership in solving problems that disrupts the daily production goals.
·  Maintain a clean, safe work environment that promotes associate safety and product integrity.
·  Must know the product 'Hold' criteria of all applicable areas.
·  All associates are responsible for the safety, quality and food safety in their work area

Who Should Apply . . .

We are looking for individuals who demonstrate the following behaviors:

·  Team player
·  Action oriented
·  Problem solving abilities
·  Strong communication skills
·  Continuous self development

Physical/Environmental Requirements:

·  Must be capable of working at elevated heights
·  Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform)
·  Bending, stooping, twist, turn, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 50 lbs
·  Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot to cold, dust dirt and chemicals
·  Forklift assignments require OSHA certification and getting on and off frequently

Minimum Qualifications:

·  Certified in Forklift operation
·  Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment with a positive attitude and minimal supervision
·  High school diploma or equivalent
·  Good basic math, reading and writing skills
·  Basic knowledge of personal computers
·  Good problem solving and/or troubleshooting skills
·  Working knowledge of Safety, Quality and Material Management Systems and procedures
·  Ability to read and understand the daily production run schedule, and execute to that plan
·  Ability to communicate to managers and team members any production, quality/food safety or other business critical information vital to operations and customer service
·  Must be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules
·  Ability to understand and effectively communicate in the English language
·  Successful completion of a substance screening and background check

Preferred Qualifications:

·  3+ years of manufacturing experience operating a variety of machines
·  2 years of work experience within manufacturing, or a technical and/or trade discipline
·  Working Knowledge of food safety, GMP, GHOP, HACCP, SPC
·  Knowledge of inventory control principles
·  Ability to operate a forklift/OSHA certification
·  Experience with SAP

Company-paid relocation is not available for this position.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

Nearest Major Market: Riverside
Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles
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